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Current Events for January 25, 2014Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2:14 pm
Is This The World's Most Incredible Paper Airplane? We Sure Think So!
When one thinks of paper airplanes, the image that comes to mind is usually one of a carelessly folded creation that takes a few seconds to build. However, don't tell that to Luca Iaconi-Stewart. He has spent the last five years building one from Manila paper and is still not done!Current Events for January 23, 2014Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10:04 am
Myron TedfordWhat do you do when your bored? What kind of boredom do you get? Why?
Suffering From Boredom? What Kind?
The next time you utter the words 'I am bored', don't be surprised if someone asks you what kind? That's because scientists have discovered that there are five nuances of this one emotion - indifferent, calibrating, searching, reactant and apathetic!Current Events for January 21, 2014Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:07 am
Myron TedfordWhy is it celebrated on the third Monday in January?
Celebrating The Life And Achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the third Monday of January each year, Americans celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - the civil rights activist who is often credited for singly-handedly spearheading the nation's civil rights movement.Current Events for January 21, 2014Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:06 am
Myron TedfordHow can the artist paint underwater?
Video Of The Week - Peru's Underwater Artist
Many artists specialize in painting marine life. However, few do it like Peruvian artist Pascual Mimbela - By taking a plunge into the Pacific and creating his masterpieces, as his subjects swim by.Current Events for January 20, 2014Monday, January 20, 2014 at 6:22 am
Kansas City's Verrückt Water Slide Is Insane (Literally)!
When one is mulling over summer getaways, Kansas City, Kansas, is not a destination that comes to mind. However that may change after May 23rd, when Verrückt, the world's largest and tallest water slide located at the city's Schlitterbahn Water Park, opens up for business.Current Events for January 16, 2014Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:04 am
Myron TedfordExplain what a Pavegen floor tile is:
PaveGen Tiles Makes Going Green (And School) Fun
At most schools 'going green' means generating less trash or making a conscientious attempt to recycle. But at New York's Riverdale Country School, it means being encouraged to run and even jump in the hallway. That's because on January 7th, 2014, the school became the first American venue for the specially designed Pavegen floor tiles.Current Events for January 15, 2014Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11:44 am
McLaren MP4-12C Joins Dubai's Fleet Of Super Fast Police Cars
While in most cities the policemen and women are held in high esteem for their bravery, in Dubai they are admired for the cars they drive. That's because among their ever growing fleet of fast cars is a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, a Ferrari FF, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Bentley Continental and even a $2.6mm USD Aston Martin One-77. On December 24th, the officials announced their latest acquisition - A McLaren MP4-12C!Current Events for January 14, 2014Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:18 am
Myron TedfordWhat do you think the theme of this article is?
Video Of The Week - Your Life In Jellybeans
You may have often heard your parents say 'life is short' - But to most of you the average American lifespan of 79 years or 28,835 days probably feels like an eternity. However, break it down into the chunks of time you spend doing mundane things like eating, drinking, sleeping or working and you will realize that as usual, they are right!Current Events for January 13, 2014Monday, January 13, 2014 at 5:55 am
Myron TedfordHow does the Titan Arm guarantee it will impress your friends?
Titan Arm Transforms Ordinary Humans Into Superheroes (Almost)!
For those that have always wished for superhuman strength, here is some good news - A group of engineering students from the University of Pennsylvania have invented a way to make it happen instantly! And while it may not be enough to save a damsel in distress, it is guaranteed to impress your friends.Current Events for January 10, 2014Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10:07 am
Myron TedfordWhat is the coldest temperature you see on the map?
Polar Vortex Brings Sub-Zero Temperatures To The US
On Monday, January 6th, more than 140 million Americans woke up to frigid temperatures - ones that had not been experienced in at least 25 years. The Midwestern part of the country bore the brunt of the cold. Fort Wayne recorded a bone-chilling high of -13°F, while Chicago reported an even lower -16°F. And those numbers were without the windchill, (the effect the wind has on lowering the temperature), factored in.Join Class
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